The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 25,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
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
Volvo V40 D2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
