The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 28,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1480
1786
2048
1420
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
277 kg
17.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
570 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
