The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 BlueMotion
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.55 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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