The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 35,700
€ 27,500
€ 35,700
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 16.6 cm longer, 9.8 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
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.32 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8.74 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
66 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
896 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
