The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (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 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
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 D3
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.41 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
30 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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