The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,600
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 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
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 Cross Country D2
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft