The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.83 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft