The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 11.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
294 kg
18.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.2 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
67 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
69 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L