The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
241 kg
14.67 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
6.57 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L