The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 21,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 T5 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.94 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
