The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 25,500
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
172 in
Length
177.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
575 lb
15.06 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
M
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.7 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
69 mpg  ( 77 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
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.)
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
77 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
62 mpg
city
No data
76 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
950 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
70 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).
43.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft