The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 35,400
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 39,300
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 R is 15.8 cm shorter, 7.1 cm narrower and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1786 mm
Width
1857 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1461 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4212 mm
Length
4370 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.58 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L