The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 41,900
€ 30,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
17.78 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
