The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 42,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.29 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
