The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 41,900
€ 24,500
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 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
719 lb
19.85 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 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 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
797 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
