The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 33,500

€ 41,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.9
71.8
79.5
73.1 in
Width
71.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
104.3
172.8
172 in
Length
172.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.1 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
M
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
143 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1014 mi
Range
500 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






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