The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 41,900
€ 32,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 15.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
1458
1783
2041
1469
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1469 mm
2646
4370
2578
4213
4370 mm
Length
4213 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
223 kg
13.57 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
300 NM
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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
6.57 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
