The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
38 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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 BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
