The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 29,500
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 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.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
178 kg
11.29 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
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
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

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
54 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L