The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 23,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 11.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 7.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
10.47 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
634 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T2
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
