The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 32,100
€ 20,600
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
732 lb
20.86 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
940 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 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 D3
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 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
