The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
21.68 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft