The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,500
€ 21,700
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1264 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
314 kg
19.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.01 kg/bhp
12.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
74 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
67 mpg
city
39 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
589 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).
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 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
556 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
