The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 21,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.39 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
64 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1041 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft