The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 20,300
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 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 BMT (09 - 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 BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
758 lb
21.79 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft