The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 18,400
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
769 lb
22.1 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft