The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 18,900

€ 26,200

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 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
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 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
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
659 lb
19.51 %

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

6-speed manual 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
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
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
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
33 mpg
city
59 mpg
48 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
108 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft