The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 35,400
€ 31,700
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 GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 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 GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.44 %
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
8-speed automatic 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
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
917 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).
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 GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
