The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 24,700
€ 31,800
€ 24,700
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
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 D4 ECO
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.74 %
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 dual clutch 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)
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 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
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 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
1199 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
