The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 25,500
€ 23,400
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 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
40 mpg
city
62 mpg
56 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
