The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 27,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
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 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.75 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
595 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
89 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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