The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 29,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 8.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1420
1783
2041
1491
1789
2073
1783 mm
Width
1789 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
2647
4369
2619
4284
4369 mm
Length
4284 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.57 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
64 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
808 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
414 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
