Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1099 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 401 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 11 400 | |
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