The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) V40 D3
€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) C30 D4
€ 27,400
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 V40 D3 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 D3
C30 D4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

V40 D3
C30 D4
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

V40 D3
C30 D4
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

V40 D3
C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
D5204T6
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
V40 D3
148 hp
175 hp
C30 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
C30 D4

Performance

V40 D3
C30 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D4

 REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

V40 D3
C30 D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
V40 D3
62 mpg
46 mpg
C30 D4
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
731 mi
V40 D3
1014 mi
731 mi
C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
V40 D3
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

V40 D3
C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft