The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 29,900

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 D3
V40 D4
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 D3
V40 D4
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.67 %

General
C30 D3
V40 D4
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 D3
V40 D4
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5204T5
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
C30 D3
148 hp
187 hp
V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V40 D4
Performance
C30 D3
V40 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 D3
V40 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
C30 D3
46 mpg
62 mpg
V40 D4
35 mpg
city
56 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
731 mi
Range
1014 mi
C30 D3
731 mi
1014 mi
V40 D4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
78.2 kWh
C30 D3
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 D3
V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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