The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 33,500
€ 36,900
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 Performance OPF is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
