The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 25,900
€ 19,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 ECO is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.35 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
81 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
