The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.46 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 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
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft