The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.75 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft