The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 27,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 20.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1420
1783
2041
1621
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1420 mm
Height
1621 mm
2647
4369
2578
4204
4369 mm
Length
4204 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1499 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.6 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
B4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
631 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
