The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
798 lb
22.69 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
