The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 30,700
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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 D3
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
703 lb
20.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
