The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 33,500
€ 35,600
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
73.1
80.4
60.2
70.4
79.9
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.2 in
104.2
172
106.3
176.8
172 in
Length
176.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
143 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
69 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
56 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
1014 mi
Range
163 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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).
49.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft
