The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 20.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1420
1783
2041
1621
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1420 mm
Height
1621 mm
2647
4369
2578
4204
4369 mm
Length
4204 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.88 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
