The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 27,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 D2
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
