The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,400
€ 28,300
€ 25,400
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 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 OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.32 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
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
