The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
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 D3 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 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
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 D3 (15 - 16)
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 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.38 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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