The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 33,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 is 11.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 7.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
200 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
10.47 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
634 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
