The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 BiFuel
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.34 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft