The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 27,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
1491
1789
2073
1420
1783
2041
1789 mm
Width
1783 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1420 mm
2619
4284
2647
4369
4284 mm
Length
4369 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
675 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
