The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 6.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
55.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.95 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft