The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 17,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

ⓘ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 T4 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 T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
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 T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
873 lb
24.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft