The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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, 3.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
73.1 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 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (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 BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.36 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft