The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 25,000
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 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 T3
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.22 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
