The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 22,500
€ 33,700
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 16.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1583 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
6.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
13.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.65 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
670 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
546 kg
Maximum Payload
417 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
