The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,900
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 D4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.15 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft