The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,700
€ 29,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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, 3.9 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
73.1
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
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
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.19 %
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
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 D3
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
