The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 35,000
€ 24,700
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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
