The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 20,900
€ 33,500
€ 20,900
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 1.6 BiFuel is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1480
1786
2048
1420
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
67 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
257 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
