The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 24,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.09 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DGT*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft