The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 24,000

€ 27,000

€ 24,000
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 2.4i is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
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
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.32 %

General
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
C30 2.4i
168 hp
148 hp
V40 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
V40 D3
Performance
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
C30 2.4i
28 mpg
55 mpg
V40 D3
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
867 mi
C30 2.4i
459 mi
867 mi
V40 D3
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
88.5 kWh
C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 2.4i
V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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