The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 33,500

€ 20,100

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.5 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.5
69.5
77.4
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.4
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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