The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 41,200
€ 36,900
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.4
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.4 in
104.2
172
103.5
168.3
172 in
Length
168.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.05 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
653 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
