The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 25,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.91 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
873 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
