The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 39,100

€ 25,900

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 4.6 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
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
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.66 %

General
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
M
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
168 hp
C30 2.4i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
C30 2.4i
Performance
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

C30 2.4i
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
26 mpg
C30 2.4i
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
653 mi
Range
428 mi
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
428 mi
C30 2.4i
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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