The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 19,200
€ 34,500
€ 19,200
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CGG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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 Plus 1.4
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
