The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 25,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft