The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 35,400
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
893 lb
25.08 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.65 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
