The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 21,200

€ 30,300

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1271 kg
Kerb Weight
1607 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
336 kg
20.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
12.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
12.22 kg/bhp
10.86 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
645 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L