The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 29,400
€ 26,800
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 T3 is 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
