The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Opel Ampera-e (17 - 19)
€ 33,000

€ 39,300

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 8.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the Opel Ampera-e.
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
55.9
70.2
80.4
62.8
69.5
80.3
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
62.8 in
104.2
172
102.4
163.9
172 in
Length
163.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3728 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4533 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.16 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
M
Generation
1G0F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
201 hp
Opel Ampera-e
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera-e
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera-e
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 143 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
143 MPGe
Opel Ampera-e
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 kWh
488 mi
Range
257 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
257 mi
Opel Ampera-e
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).
47.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
47.2 kWh
Opel Ampera-e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Opel Ampera-e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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