The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 28,300

€ 27,700

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
13.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
609 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L