The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.31 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft