The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1950 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.5 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
35 mpg
city
63 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L