The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 29,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is an inch longer, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
56.1
66.7
74.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
66.7 in
Width
70.2 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
173
104.2
172
173 in
Length
172 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
646 lb
18.68 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
ZE2
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
867 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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