The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,700
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 32,700
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 GTD is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 6.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1481 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DJG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
380 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
7.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
7.71 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTD
63 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 GTD
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L