The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 31,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
16.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
