The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 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
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 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 D4
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.34 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFH*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft