The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 18,400

€ 36,900

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
895 lb
24.83 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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