The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 22,700
€ 26,200
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 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 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
18 mpg
city
59 mpg
30 mpg
highway
71 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
241 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
