The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 0.6 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
70.2 in
Width
73.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
172 in
Length
179.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
M
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
316 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
169 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
371 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data