The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 33,000
€ 23,900
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 considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 17 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1480
1786
2048
1420
1783
2041
1786 mm
Width
1783 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1480 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4199
2647
4369
4199 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.05 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
538 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
