The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 30,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
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 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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
