The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 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 BiFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.14 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft