The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 25,000
€ 19,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 T3 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 T3
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
