Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 58 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butVolkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9000 | |
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