The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 36,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 T5
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
14.8 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
579 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
