The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 27,600
€ 24,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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, 9.8 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1621
1759
1946
1420
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1476 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.06 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
10.7 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
670 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
458 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
