The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 33,000

€ 19,600

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.14 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
35.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
589 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft