The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,000
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 T4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 T4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.07 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4164T
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
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft