The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 28,500

€ 18,400

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 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 D3
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 D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
353 kg
22.31 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.69 kg/bhp
14.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
64 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
848 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
428 kg
Maximum Payload
551 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L