The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 29,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.51 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
