The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 41,200
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 21,500
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 T5 Polestar Performance
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.69 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1K
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
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 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
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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