The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 20,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is an inch shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.1
66.7
74.6
70.2 in
Width
66.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.2
172
100.2
173
172 in
Length
173 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
747 lb
20.98 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
M
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
917 mi
Range
606 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
606 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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).
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).
77.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft
