The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 30,800
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
