The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 43,000

€ 29,700
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 1.5 eTSI is 8.6 cm shorter, 6.8 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1491
1789
2073
1458
1857
2041
1789 mm
Width
1857 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2619
4284
2646
4370
4284 mm
Length
4370 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
263 kg
16.01 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
9.32 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
675 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
130 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L