The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 27,000

€ 28,800
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 D4 is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 D4
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 D4
V40 D3
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.16 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 D4
V40 D3
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
V40 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
V40 D3
Performance
C30 D4
V40 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 D4
V40 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
C30 D4
41 mpg
55 mpg
V40 D3
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
867 mi
C30 D4
642 mi
867 mi
V40 D3
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 D4
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 D4
V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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