The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 43,000
€ 26,900
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
19.66 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
