The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 35,000
€ 26,000
€ 35,000
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 3.4 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.55 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
963 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
