The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 T3 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 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 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.06 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
