The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 35,400
€ 20,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
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
104.2
172
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
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.14 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
30.05 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
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
917 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
257 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).
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).
135.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
