The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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 D2
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.31 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft