The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,600
€ 41,200
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
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 T5 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
690 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
