The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 Cross Country D2
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.84 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.75 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
29.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
988 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft