The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 27,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.14 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
896 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
