The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
€ 21,400
€ 30,800
€ 21,400
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 is 16.6 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
1621
1759
1946
1458
1783
2041
1759 mm
Width
1783 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 D4
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
9.04 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
848 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
428 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
