The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 45,300
€ 35,000
€ 45,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf R is 10.7 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1465
1799
2027
1458
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1465 mm
Height
1458 mm
2626
4263
2646
4370
4263 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.64 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
475 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
