The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 45,500

€ 33,000

€ 45,500
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 Chevrolet Volt is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.7
70.4
78.2
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.1
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.9 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
100 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
69 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
1014 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
43.9 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
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft