The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 26,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
1621
1759
1946
1420
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204T37
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
14.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
14.58 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
29 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
241 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
526 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
