The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 27,400
€ 23,900
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.3 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
