The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 18,400

€ 27,000

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1480
1786
2048
1458
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
256 kg
17.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
13.14 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
40 mpg
city
69 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L