The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 30,800

€ 25,800

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
68.7
79.9
70.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
106.3
175.6
172 in
Length
175.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.28 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
M
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
717 mi
Range
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
107 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).
73.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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