The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 32,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 is 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1621
1759
1946
1458
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1592 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
12.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
579 mi
Range
940 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
940 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
