The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.47 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft