The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
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 ECO
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.34 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
30 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft