The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 33,000

€ 28,200

€ 33,000
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 T5 is 4.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 T5
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 T5
C30 D5
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.92 %

General
V40 T5
C30 D5
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
V40 T5
C30 D5
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
B5254T12
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
V40 T5
251 hp
178 hp
C30 D5
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
C30 D5
Performance
V40 T5
C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 T5
C30 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
V40 T5
30 mpg
34 mpg
C30 D5
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
541 mi
V40 T5
488 mi
541 mi
C30 D5
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 T5
C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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