The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 34,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 17.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.41 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
64 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
111 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
