The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
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 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
B4204T11
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
149 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
30 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
653 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft