The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 34,200

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft