The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 36,900
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
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 D4 Polestar Performance
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
741 lb
20.56 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DBK*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft