The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 27,600
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 D4 ECO
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.59 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
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 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft