The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,700
€ 25,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
675 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
