The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft