The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 18,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700

ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
820 lb
23.51 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft