The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 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 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.28 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft