The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.85 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1041 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft