The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 20,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the C30 1.8.
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
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 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.11 %
General
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
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 manual transmission
Engine
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
123 hp
C30 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
C30 1.8
Performance
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
C30 1.8
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
32 mpg
C30 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
468 mi
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
468 mi
C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
C30 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
V40 T5 Polestar Performance
C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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
