The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 39,100
€ 26,000
€ 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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
16.89 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
653 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
