The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.89 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft