The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

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, 0.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.16 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
*CFF*
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 1500 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 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
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft