The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
73.1 in
Width
73.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
172 in
Length
172.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.93 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
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 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft