The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 26,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 11.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 7.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1492
1799
2027
1420
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1492 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4258
2647
4370
4258 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
71 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
496 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L