The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 40,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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, 3.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 T5
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.82 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft