The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 25,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.1
167.5
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 T3
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
