The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
789 lb
22.16 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft