The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 5 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1420 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
2647
4370
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.26 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
296 bhp
VW Golf R
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
380 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.01 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
74 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf R
67 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 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
485 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L