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 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
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %

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 dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
B4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft