The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 27,400

€ 37,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D3 is 10.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.2
172
106.3
182.9
172 in
Length
182.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.74 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
M
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
196 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
53 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
1014 mi
Range
2226 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
22.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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