The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 21,900

€ 27,300

€ 21,900
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 is 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1621
1759
1946
1420
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4369
4204 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.34 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
270 NM
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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
31 mpg
city
64 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L