The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 36,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 T5
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
814 lb
22.61 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
589 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
