The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.92 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft