The Comparative Analysis :

Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 35,600
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 39,100
 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Nissan Leaf (40 kWh) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
176.8 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
ZE1
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4204T11
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
89 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
23.53 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 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
40 mpg
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
136 MPGe
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
40 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
163 mi
Range
653 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
163 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 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).
111.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
49.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
22.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft