The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 30,400
€ 39,100
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.79 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
