The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 22,500

€ 41,200

€ 22,500
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 slightly. The C30 DRIVe is 4.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
C30 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.75 %

General
C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
C30 DRIVe
113 hp
250 hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
C30 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
40 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
899 mi
Range
653 mi
C30 DRIVe
899 mi
653 mi
V40 T5 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).
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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 DRIVe
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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