The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 OPF ACT BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.51 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
22.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
22.56 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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