The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 31,900

€ 27,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 T4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
63.8
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
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 T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.16 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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