The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 29,900
€ 26,000
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 BMT is 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1621
1759
1946
1420
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4369
4204 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
107 kg
6.78 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
86 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
86 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
56 mpg
city
74 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
1168 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
