The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,800
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2005 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
228 kg
14.45 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.55 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg✽  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
74 mpg  ( 83 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
83 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
7.6 kg
city
67 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
78 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
293 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L