The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 27,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
