The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 19,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
63.8
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
104.2
172
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 1.6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
14.4 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1041 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
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 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
