The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 24,700

€ 29,100

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft