The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 41,200

€ 29,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same length and height, but the V40 D4 is 2.9 inches narrower.
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.2 in
Width
73.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %

General
V40 D4
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
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
V40 D4
175 hp
250 hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
V40 D4
55 mpg
40 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
867 mi
Range
653 mi
V40 D4
867 mi
653 mi
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
V40 D4
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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