The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 30,300
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 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 Cross Country D3
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.6 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft