The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 27,300
€ 27,600
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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 BMT
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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
