The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 28,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
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 T5
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.43 %
General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
227 hp
C30 T5
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
C30 T5
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
C30 T5
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
27 mpg
C30 T5
56 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1014 mi
Range
443 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
443 mi
C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
