The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.09 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft