The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft