The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 11.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4258
4369 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.15 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
64 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L