The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 41,200

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 5.9 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 8.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
64.8
69.9
76.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.9 in
Width
73.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.2
104.2
172
166.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.94 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
653 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft