The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 40,000
€ 19,500
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 1.0 TSI OPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
754 lb
21.62 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
