The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 39,100
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 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 GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.33 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
