The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 41,900

€ 32,200

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.82 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft