The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 29,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
867 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
