The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 21,500
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 BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.42 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
45 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft