The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 33,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 D5
V40 D4 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
168
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.42 %
General
C30 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D5244T8
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
C30 D5
178 hp
197 hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
C30 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
C30 D5
38 mpg
62 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
601 mi
Range
1014 mi
C30 D5
601 mi
1014 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 D5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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
