The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 (15 - 16)
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 (15 - 16)
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
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.7 %
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 tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1041 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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
76.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft