The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 33,900

€ 35,000

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1482
1799
2027
1458
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1458 mm
2626
4268
2646
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1387 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.04 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
5.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.73 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
64 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
478 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
473 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L