The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Opel Ampera E-REV 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 D2.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.96 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
R12
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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-REV
153 MPGe
69 MPGe
Volvo V40 D2
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
1014 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft