The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 R is 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.63 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
56 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft