The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 39,100

€ 25,600

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 16.5 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 20.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1621
1759
1946
1783 mm
Width
1759 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1420 mm
Height
1621 mm
2647
4369
2578
4204
4369 mm
Length
4204 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.27 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
653 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L