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 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 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.)
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
66 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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