The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 43,000
€ 23,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1621
1759
1946
1458
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2646
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
11.75 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
54 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
795 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
