The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 35,600
 Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..) Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
60.2
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
70.4
79.9
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
106.3
176.8
172 in
Length
176.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Electrically excited syn­chronous motor
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
130 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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
24 kWh✽  ( 136 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 D3
66 MPGe
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
51 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
963 mi
Range
163 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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).
49.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
22.4 cu ft