The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 36,900
€ 29,400
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.18 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
