The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 21,400

€ 28,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
697 lb
20.25 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
49 mpg
city
59 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
706 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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