The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 27,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 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 D2 ECO
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
672 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
