The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,600

€ 28,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 4.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.4
104.2
172
176.4 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.84 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
XW3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1332 mi
Range
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
107 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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