The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 45,400

€ 22,900

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
65
73.3
80.1
61.9
71.6
78.4
73.3 in
Width
71.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
65 in
Height
61.9 in
106.4
174.2
102
166.7
174.2 in
Length
166.7 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
893 lb
23.35 %

General
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
X
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T12
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
19.42 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
44 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
671 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
671 mi
586 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.5 cu ft