The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 41,900
€ 23,100
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
22.09 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
62 mpg
45 mpg
highway
78 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
971 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
