The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 28,600
€ 26,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T3 is 11.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1420
1857
2041
1492
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
2647
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
234 kg
15.06 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
250 NM
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
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.36 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
700 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
104.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
