The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 41,200
€ 22,700
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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.3 in
Width
73.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.61 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
30 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
241 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
