The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 40,000
€ 41,900
€ 40,000
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 GTI Clubsport S is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.23 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
420 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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 GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
