The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16)
€ 39,100

€ 42,900

€ 39,100
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 T5 Polestar Performance 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.7
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
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 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.67 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Opel Ampera E-REV
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
149 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Fuel Economy
40 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 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
153 MPGe
Opel Ampera E-REV
30 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
653 mi
Range
74 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
74 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
43.9 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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