The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 D4 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.25 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft