The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 33,500
€ 42,900
€ 33,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Opel Ampera E-REV.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.7
70.4
83.7
73.1 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.2
172
105.7
177.1
172 in
Length
177.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
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
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
143 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Ampera E-REV
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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 Polestar Performance
69 MPGe
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
56 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
1014 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
941 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
