The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,700
€ 39,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 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).
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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
