The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 27,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the C30 1.6D DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
56.6
70.2
80.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.75 %

General
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
V40 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
V40 D3
Performance
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
55 mpg
V40 D3
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
867 mi
C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
867 mi
V40 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
V40 D3
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 1.6D DRIVe
V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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