The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
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 1.6 BiFuel
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft