The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 36,400
€ 24,000
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
1458
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
244 kg
14.92 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8.3 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
66 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
896 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
