The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,100
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 T4 is 11.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4369 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.33 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L