The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 32,500
 VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)
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
3056 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.39 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (17 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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 2000 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
154 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
13.46 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
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft