The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 29,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
32 mpg
city
62 mpg
45 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
1168 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
