The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 D2
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.86 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
