The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 21,700
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 ECO.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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 ECO
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.03 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
32 mpg
city
64 mpg
48 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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