The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 34,500

€ 29,500

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.76 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.91 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
21.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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