The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 34,900
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.85 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
87 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
63 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
117 mi
Range
917 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft