The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 11.5 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18)
1857
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
363 kg
22.8 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CJZ*
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 BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.49 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
72 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
50 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L