The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.8 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
52 mpg
city
64 mpg
69 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft