The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 36,900
€ 32,500
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
1458
1857
2041
1481
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1481 mm
2646
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.21 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
8.3 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
66 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
896 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
385 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
