The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 25,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.73 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
