The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (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 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.05 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft