The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
708 lb
19.89 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft