The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 33,500
€ 32,800
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
56 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
