The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 26,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 D2 ECO
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
32 mpg
city
64 mpg
48 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
