The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 31,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
17.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
609 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
