The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.07 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft