The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 33,000

€ 36,600

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.7
68.7
80.5
70.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
106.3
176.4
172 in
Length
176.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
M
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
488 mi
Range
1332 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
39.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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