The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 34,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
807 lb
22.95 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft