The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 39,100
€ 20,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the C30 1.8 is 4.6 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
57
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
57 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.11 %
General
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
C30 1.8
123 hp
250 hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
C30 1.8
32 mpg
40 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
468 mi
Range
653 mi
C30 1.8
468 mi
653 mi
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 1.8
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
