The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 36,500
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 T5 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.94 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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