The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 33,500
€ 25,000
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3
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 T3
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %
General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 T3
M
Generation
M
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
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
V40 T3
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
V40 T3
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 T3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
V40 T3
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 T3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
44 mpg
V40 T3
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1014 mi
Range
727 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
727 mi
V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
