The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.37 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZE*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.19 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft