The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 29,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 is 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1621
1759
1946
1458
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.22 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
503 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
