The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 33,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
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 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CMX*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
117 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
