The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 27,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
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 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.77 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
