The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 27,300
€ 25,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 T4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.19 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
