The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 D2 ECO
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.98 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
30 mpg
city
64 mpg
44 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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