The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 19,600
€ 41,900
€ 19,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
109 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
589 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
