The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 41,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.82 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
678 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
