The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 23,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.83 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
