The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 19,600

€ 33,000

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B5254T12
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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