The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 34,500

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 10 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1482
1799
2027
1458
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1458 mm
2629
4270
2646
4370
4270 mm
Length
4370 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %

General
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*EBS*
Engine Code
D4204T14
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 188 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
71 mpg
( 79 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
188 MPGe
79 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
170 mi
Range
963 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
43 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).
82.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L