The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 40,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.83 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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 GTI Clubsport S
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
56 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
420 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
2
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data