The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 33,500

€ 27,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length and height, but the V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.9 inches wider.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
73.1 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.57 %

General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
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
V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
V40 D3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
V40 D3
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
55 mpg
V40 D3
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
867 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
867 mi
V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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