The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 26,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1480
1786
2048
1458
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
19.44 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 Cross Country T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
589 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
