The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,400
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
734 lb
21.1 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
56 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft