The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
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 D4 (14 - 15)
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 D4
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.36 %
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
40 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 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 D4
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 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft