The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 27,000
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 11.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1458
1783
2041
1492
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1492 mm
2646
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
321 kg
19.54 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
6.57 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
554 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
