The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 30,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
3510 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.98 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
23.72 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
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
963 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft