The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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, 3.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
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 Cross Country D3
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.29 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
940 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
940 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft