The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 26,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
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 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.72 %
General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
C30 D3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C30 D3
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
C30 D3
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
C30 D3
56 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
642 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
642 mi
C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
