The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 26,800
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
675 lb
19.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKL*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
84 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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32.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
32.55 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
