The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 41,900
€ 37,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.8
172 in
Length
165.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.43 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
554 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
