The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 24,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 T2
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 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 T2
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 T2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
