The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 17,200
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 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 1.2 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
26.3 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
896 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
