The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 33,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 GTI is 6.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.8
70.3
80.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
40 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
462 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
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
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
