The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 26,200

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Volt is 5 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
56.7
70.4
78.2
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.1
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.55 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
65 mpg
( 73 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.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
73 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
1070 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
74 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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