The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 26,200
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1621
1759
1946
1420
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
177 kg
11.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
16.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.13 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
83 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
39 mpg
city
76 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
589 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
