The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 31,800
€ 23,800
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 ECO is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19.04 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
