The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 41,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 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 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
