The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 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.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.33 %
VW Golf 3-door 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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 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 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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