The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 34,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 OPF is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
457 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 OPF
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
