The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 35,400

€ 26,500

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft