The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 41,200

€ 35,600

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
73.1
80.4
60.2
70.4
79.9
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.2 in
104.2
172
106.3
176.8
172 in
Length
176.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.11 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE1
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 (40 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
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
149 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 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
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
30 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
653 mi
Range
163 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 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).
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).
49.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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