The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,400

€ 41,900

€ 25,400
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 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.01 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DSU*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
799 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 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)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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