The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,200

€ 23,300

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
589 lb
17.44 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
64 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1133 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft