The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 33,500
€ 24,700
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 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.09 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
814 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
