The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 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 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.35 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft