The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 25,800
€ 28,500
€ 25,800
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 16.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1621
1759
1946
1458
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.1 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
10.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
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
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
428 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
