The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 27,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
38 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
