The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 46,700
€ 22,900
€ 46,700
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 T5 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 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
3713 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
21.01 %
General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
X
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T14
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
15.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
15.03 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
44 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
473 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
586 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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
