The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 45,500

€ 29,900
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 D4 ECO is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
1420
1783
2041
1439
1787
1987
1783 mm
Width
1787 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1420 mm
Height
1439 mm
2647
4369
2685
4498
4369 mm
Length
4498 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
1578 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
8.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
M
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
400 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
8.44 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
86 mpg
( 96 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
96 MPGe
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
74 mpg
city
No data
94 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
1168 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
67.9 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 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
427 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L