The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 22,500
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 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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
3364 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.42 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
913 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft