The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 36,900

€ 26,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.42 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
16.7 lb
city
47 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
293 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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