The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 41,900

€ 21,300
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 1.6 BiFuel 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 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1480
1786
2048
1458
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2646
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
321 kg
19.54 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
257 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L