The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 24,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 T2 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 T2
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 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.9 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
