The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 Performance.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 Performance 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 GTI Performance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.2 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 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 Performance
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 Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft