The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 21,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 D3 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
