The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,800
€ 24,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.08 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
