The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1458
1783
2041
1621
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1458 mm
Height
1621 mm
2646
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.78 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
69 mpg
city
22 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
850 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
