The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,100

€ 20,600

€ 30,100
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 T3 is 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
1573 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
313 kg
19.9 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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
118 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.49 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
50 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
688 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
402 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L