The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 26,300
€ 33,000
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 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 T5
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 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.92 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
