The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (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 GTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.35 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
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 GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft