The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 31,300
 Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 5.1 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (30 kWh).
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
61
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.2 in
Width
69.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
61 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)
106.3
175
172 in
Length
175 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.44 %
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE0
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
149 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
32.76 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽  ( 138 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
138 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
30 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
653 mi
Range
124 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
124 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
48.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
48.8 kWh
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.4 cu ft