The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 34,500

€ 32,500

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.11 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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