The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 34,500
€ 20,600
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 Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider 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
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
21.02 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 4250 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
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
17.85 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
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
