The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 42,900
 Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) Opel Ampera E-REV
€ 29,100
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 T4 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 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 T4 Powershift (12 - 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 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.94 %
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
140 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV

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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
39 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 T4
39 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
30 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
631 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
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).
43.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
952 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