The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 33,600
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 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
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
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft