The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 20,600
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 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 T3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
210 kg
14.29 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164T3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
15 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L