The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (14 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 33,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 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
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.37 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
867 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
