The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 31,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 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 Cross Country T4
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.71 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft