The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 41,200

€ 25,600

€ 41,200
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 11.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 7.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1420
1857
2041
1492
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1492 mm
2647
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
16.5 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
69 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
653 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
797 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L