The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 18,800

€ 32,100

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
853 lb
24.3 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
940 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
940 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft