The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 21,400
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
21.3 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
49 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft