The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 35,400

€ 35,600
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 Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is 4.7 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
60.2
70.4
79.9
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.8
104.2
172
176.8 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.16 %

General
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
ZE1
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
89 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 136 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
56 mpg
( 63 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.)
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
63 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
163 mi
Range
917 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
49.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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