The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 T5
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.75 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft