The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 30,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
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 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.25 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D5204T4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
