The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,200
€ 21,700
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1458
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
311 kg
19.75 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
820 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
820 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
96.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
