The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 36,500

€ 23,400

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.44 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
427 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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