The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.07 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft