The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 22,500
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 22,500
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 TDI BMT is 17.1 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4199 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2005 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.48 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
54 mpg
city
67 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
522 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L