The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 33,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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, 3.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (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 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.8 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft