The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 34,900
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 D4 Polestar Performance
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.44 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft