The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
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 T5 is 16.6 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
1783
2041
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1458 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2070 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
142 kg
8.64 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L