Volvo V40 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo V40 is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V40 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Volvo V40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen 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: | above average | 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 | 8200 | |
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