The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 35,400

€ 26,300

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D5.
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
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 D5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %

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
6-speed manual 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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
C30 D5
Performance
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

C30 D5
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
38 mpg
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
38 mpg
C30 D5
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
917 mi
Range
601 mi
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
601 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).
127.6 kWh
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 D4 Polestar Performance
C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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