The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.94 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4162T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft