The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 27,600
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.03 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1133 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
