The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 31,000

€ 33,000

€ 31,000
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 T5 is 4.6 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
C30 T5
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
167.4
104.2
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
C30 T5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.94 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
C30 T5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T3
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
C30 T5
217 hp
197 hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
C30 T5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C30 T5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
62 mpg
C30 T5
25 mpg
62 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17 mpg
city
56 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
410 mi
Range
1014 mi
C30 T5
410 mi
1014 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
78.2 kWh
C30 T5
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C30 T5
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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