The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 23,500
 Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 23,600
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 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (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 DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (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 T2
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.82 %
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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