The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.65 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
16.7 lb
49 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
653 mi
Range
293 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
26.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft