The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 33,500

€ 22,500

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the C30 DRIVe.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
73.1 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 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 DRIVe
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.51 %

General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
113 hp
C30 DRIVe
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
C30 DRIVe
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

C30 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
62 mpg
C30 DRIVe
56 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
899 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
899 mi
C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 DRIVe
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