The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 39,300
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19) Opel Ampera-e
€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Ampera-e is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
62.8
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
69.5
80.3
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
102.4
163.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
163.9 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
3728 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4533 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.16 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
1G0F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B5254T12
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
201 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
18.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
18.55 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
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
30 mpg
Opel Ampera-e
143 MPGe
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
60 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
257 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Ampera-e
257 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
47.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera-e
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
805 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft