The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (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 D3 (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 D3
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.39 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft