The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 19,000
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
22.13 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
M
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
