The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 29,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.98 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
10.66 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
49 mpg
city
61 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
