The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,300
€ 29,700
€ 25,300
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 T2 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.21 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4154T5
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 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 eTSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
