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 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
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
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft