The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 41,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58
70.8
79.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
103.5
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %

General
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EAG*
Engine Code
B4204T11
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
87 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
653 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft