The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
73.1 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 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.09 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft