The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4.
Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.94 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
D1JCI
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
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
39 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
631 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft