The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 D2 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
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 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.32 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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 D2
74 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft