The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.42 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft