The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 30,800
€ 23,900
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 D4 is 16.6 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
166 kg
10.49 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
9.04 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
848 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
428 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
