The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 31,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 D4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 (14 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.33 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft