The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 27,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 ECO.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.84 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
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 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mpg
city
55 mpg
78 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
971 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
672 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft



















