The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 ECO 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 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF ACT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.19 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft