The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 29,200
€ 25,600
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 16.6 cm longer, 9.8 cm wider and 20.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1420
1857
2041
1621
1759
1946
1857 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1420 mm
Height
1621 mm
2647
4370
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
5.91 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
838 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
