The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 29,000
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 D4 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 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
56.7
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
105.7
177.1
172 in
Length
177.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
9.4 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
137 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 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 D4
61 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
44 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
867 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D4
88.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
994 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