The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 23,900

€ 23,500

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
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 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.42 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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