The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 16.6 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 16.3 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
1783
2041
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1458 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4370 mm
Length
4204 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
234 kg
14.33 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L