The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
869 lb
23.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft