The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.9 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (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
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.73 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
468 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
1052 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft