The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.96 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft