The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 27,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1480
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1264 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
291 kg
18.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
175 NM
280 NM
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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
12.15 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
49 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
589 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
541 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
556 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
