The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 32,100
€ 19,800
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 9.8 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1348 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
244 kg
15.33 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.76 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
940 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
562 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
