The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 28,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
55.9
70.2
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 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 D5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.54 %
General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
D4204T14
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
178 hp
C30 D5
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C30 D5
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
C30 D5
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
34 mpg
C30 D5
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
541 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
541 mi
C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
