The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Volt is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
9.4 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
867 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft