The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,200

€ 28,300

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.02 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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