The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 22,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
1420
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1420 mm
Height
1480 mm
2647
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.02 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.33 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
48 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
653 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
