The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,400

€ 36,500

€ 21,400
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 BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 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 T5
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
891 lb
24.75 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
647 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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