The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.32 %
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
12.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.88 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
67 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L