The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 25,300
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 25,300
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 T2 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 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.27 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
M
Generation
R12
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4154T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

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28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
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 T2
43 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
32 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
700 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
906 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