The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 43,000

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
855 lb
23.6 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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