The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 24,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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, 3.9 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
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 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
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.72 %
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
653 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
