The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 20,200
€ 27,000
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
19.37 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
