The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 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 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 D3
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 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).
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
