The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 42,900

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.7
70.4
83.7
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.2
172
105.7
177.1
172 in
Length
177.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
M
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
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 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
( 66 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
66 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
53 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
808 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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
82.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
913 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