The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 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 T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 T4
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.16 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
B4204T21
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft