The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 41,200
€ 24,500
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
17 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
49 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
242 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
