The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 32,400
€ 33,000
€ 32,400
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 GTD is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
706 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
