The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.47 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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
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)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft