The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 31,800
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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.76 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
47 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
917 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
904 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