The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 39,300

€ 31,800

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 Opel Ampera-e is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
62.8
69.5
80.3
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
62.8 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
163.9
104.2
172
163.9 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.51 %

General
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
1G0F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
93 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
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18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 143 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
56 mpg
( 63 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.)
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
63 MPGe
Volvo V40 D4
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
257 mi
Range
917 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
47.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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