The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 43,000
€ 21,000
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
767 lb
21.18 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
554 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
