The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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
