The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 24,900
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 T2
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 BlueMotion
3322 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.06 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 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