The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Clubsport is 10.1 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 6.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1481
1799
2027
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1481 mm
Height
1420 mm
2626
4268
2647
4369
4268 mm
Length
4369 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
14.86 %
General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CJX*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
261 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
350 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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5.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5.27 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
40 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
444 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L






















