The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE 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 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.68 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft