The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 11.1 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
1783
2041
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4369 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.65 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
250 NM
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

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L