The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 43,000
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
45 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
554 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft