The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 25,500
€ 25,300
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
873 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
