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 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.58 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft