The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 45,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Volvo V40 T5
Chevrolet Volt
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.7
70.4
78.2
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 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 T5
Chevrolet Volt
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.35 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Chevrolet Volt
M
Generation
D1JCI
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 T5
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
30 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 T5
30 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
488 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 T5
149.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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
