The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) C30 DRIVe
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
C30 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

C30 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.51 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
D4162T
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
C30 DRIVe
113 hp
197 hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

C30 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

C30 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
62 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
1014 mi
C30 DRIVe
899 mi
1014 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
78.2 kWh
C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

C30 DRIVe
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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