The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 41,900

€ 27,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
647 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 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)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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