The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.08 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft