The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 D2 is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 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
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 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 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.47 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 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