The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 28,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 is 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.24 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
14 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
42 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
