The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 33,000

€ 25,800

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
68.7
79.9
70.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
M
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56 mpg
city
60 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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).
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).
73.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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