The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 20,500
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,200
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 20,500
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 Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 T5 Polestar Performance
2668 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
820 lb
23.51 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
24.7 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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