The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 19,900
€ 25,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 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 T3
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
16.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1K
Generation
M
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
