The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 30,400

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.7
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
104.2
172
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
13.87 %

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

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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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