The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 27,400
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 11.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
1492
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1492 mm
Height
1420 mm
2620
4258
2647
4369
4258 mm
Length
4369 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
221 kg
14.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
10.47 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
46 mpg
city
64 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
634 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
