The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 17,500

€ 41,900

€ 17,500
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 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
414 kg
25.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L