The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.2 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft