The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 27,600
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.43 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
