The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 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 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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