The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 33,500
€ 24,700
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 Plus 2.0 TDI is 16.6 cm shorter, 9.8 cm narrower and 20.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1621
1759
1946
1420
1857
2041
1759 mm
Width
1857 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1621 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4204
2647
4370
4204 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
city
67 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
