The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 27,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 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
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.87 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
49 mpg
city
64 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
697 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
