The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,800

€ 22,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 T3 is 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 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 T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
298 kg
18.99 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L