The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 41,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The C30 D4 is 4.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
57
70.2
80.3
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.2 in
Width
73.1 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 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.9 %

General
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
C30 D4
175 hp
250 hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
C30 D4
46 mpg
40 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
731 mi
Range
653 mi
C30 D4
731 mi
653 mi
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
C30 D4
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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