The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 28,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 16.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1621
1759
1946
1458
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1538 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.03 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
45 mpg
city
63 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
670 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L