The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 34,500

€ 19,900

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.33 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
963 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft