The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 27,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
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 T4
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.94 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
542 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
