The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 43,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 GTE is 3.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.3
104.2
172
168.3 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.71 %
General
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
1553 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GTE
30.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
