The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 43,000

€ 25,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 11.5 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1491
1799
2027
1458
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2646
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1249 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
394 kg
23.98 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
10.15 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L