The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,100
€ 23,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 T2 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.31 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
