The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 25,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
B4204T37
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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
