The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 T5
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.08 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft