The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
14.96 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft