The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 T2
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
700 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
