The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 42,100
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 10.7 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
1420
1857
2041
1465
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1465 mm
2647
4370
2626
4263
4370 mm
Length
4263 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.02 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.01 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
74 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
67 mpg
city
28 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
438 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
427 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
