The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 36,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
24.96 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
600 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
