The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 33,500
€ 36,000
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 6.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1420
1857
2041
1482
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1482 mm
2647
4370
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.7 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.89 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.01 kg/bhp
5.89 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
74 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
67 mpg
city
38 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1014 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
