The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 28,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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 T3
1399 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
10.83 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T37
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
16.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
16.65 kg/bhp
10.46 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
579 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
581 kg
Maximum Payload
401 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
