The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 41,200
€ 31,400
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.8 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.86 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
