The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 35,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 6.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 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 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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