The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 44,400
€ 36,900
€ 44,400
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
167.8
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
