The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 24,900
 Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 T2
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
247 kg
16.39 %
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T38
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
458 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L