The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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 D2 ECO
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
50 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft