The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
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 ECO
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.52 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
50 mpg
city
64 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft