The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 24,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.45 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft