The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 36,900
€ 22,700
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.4
73.1
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.51 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
30 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
896 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
