The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 41,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 kg
21.49 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.75 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L