The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 34,200
€ 25,600
€ 34,200
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, 3.9 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
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.29 %
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
8-speed automatic 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
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 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
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
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
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
904 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
