The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 29,100
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
