The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 24,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.4i
55.9
70.2
80.4
57
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
104.2
172
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.67 %
General
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
V40 D3
148 hp
168 hp
C30 2.4i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C30 2.4i
Performance
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
C30 2.4i
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
V40 D3
45 mpg
28 mpg
C30 2.4i
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
717 mi
Range
459 mi
V40 D3
717 mi
459 mi
C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
159.2 kWh
V40 D3
107 kWh
159.2 kWh
C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D3
C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
















