The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 35,400

€ 26,200

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the C30 2.0D.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
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
168
172 in
Length
168 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.01 %

General
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
134 hp
C30 2.0D
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
C30 2.0D
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

C30 2.0D
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
40 mpg
C30 2.0D
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
917 mi
Range
547 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
547 mi
C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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