The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 21,700
€ 25,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 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 D2
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
57 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
