The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 23,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.88 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
