The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 39,100
€ 23,300
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 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 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.07 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 T
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
