The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 42,900
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 42,900
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 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 T5.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
70.4
83.7
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
177.1 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.35 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
R12
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
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
30 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
74 mi
Range
488 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Ampera E-REV
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft