The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 18,400
€ 31,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1480
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
348 kg
22.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
10.66 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
40 mpg
city
54 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
