The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 26,000
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
14.67 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
