The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,300
 Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) Honda Civic Type R
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
70.3
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
103.1
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.21 %
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
56 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
341 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft