The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 28,300
€ 33,500
€ 28,300
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 slightly. The Honda Civic Type R is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.9
70.3
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.21 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
19 mpg
city
56 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
341 mi
Range
1014 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
