The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) V40 D4
€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) C30 D2
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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 D4 is 4.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
V40 D4
C30 D2
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (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
56.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

V40 D4
C30 D2
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.36 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

V40 D4
C30 D2
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 D4
C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
V40 D4
187 hp
113 hp
C30 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
C30 D2

Performance

V40 D4
C30 D2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D2

 REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

V40 D4
C30 D2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
V40 D4
62 mpg
55 mpg
C30 D2
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
795 mi
V40 D4
1014 mi
795 mi
C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
V40 D4
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

V40 D4
C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft