The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
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 D2 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.63 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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