The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 28,800
€ 22,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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, 3.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.1 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 2.0 TDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.58 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
