The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.4 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

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

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft