The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 34,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
765 lb
21.49 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
GD/GDH
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
578 mi
Range
917 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
108 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).
86.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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