The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 41,200
€ 44,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.2
172
103.4
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.87 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
