The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 35,000
€ 21,900
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.8 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
