The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (18 - ..)
€ 29,100

€ 35,600

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Nissan Leaf (40 kWh).
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
55.9
70.2
80.4
60.2
70.4
79.9
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
60.2 in
104.2
172
106.3
176.8
172 in
Length
176.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.56 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
M
Generation
ZE1
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Electrically excited synchronous motor
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
140 mph
Maximum Speed
89 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
24 kWh✽
( 136 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 T4
39 mpg
136 MPGe
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
30 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 kWh
631 mi
Range
163 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
163 mi
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
49.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
49.4 kWh
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
Nissan Leaf (40 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








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