The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 25,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1621
1759
1946
1420
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.46 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
12.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
542 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
