The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 OPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft