The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 22,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 T3 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
73.1
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.12 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.12 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
