The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 11.4 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 7.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4369 mm
Length
4255 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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8.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.2 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
67 mpg  ( 75 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
75 MPGe
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
7.1 kg
76 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
917 mi
Range
256 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L