The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 35,400

€ 21,600

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the C30 1.6D.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
55.9
73.1
80.4
57
70.2
80.3
73.1 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
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15 %

General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
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 manual transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
C30 1.6D
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
C30 1.6D
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

C30 1.6D
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
48 mpg
C30 1.6D
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
917 mi
Range
659 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
659 mi
C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
C30 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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