The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 26,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.19 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
867 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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