The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 33,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DKR*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
