The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 22,600
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 TDI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (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 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.46 %
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
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 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
city
57 mpg
78 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft