The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 28,800
€ 23,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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, 9.8 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1458
1857
2041
1621
1759
1946
1857 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 1.4 TSI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.1 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
200 NM
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
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
526 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
