The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 21,700
€ 28,800
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 17.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1458
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 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
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
274 kg
17.82 %
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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 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
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 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
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 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
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
63 mpg
city
39 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 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
412 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
