The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 33,500
€ 19,200
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
73.1 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.26 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
