The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 22,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.11 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
