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Volvo V40 2.0 D4vsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Best economy score
    97/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
53.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
144mm6in
Trunk volume
496L
335L
Max trunk volume-
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
99g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 2.0 D4Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
53.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has 27 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D48.6 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.4 s

Although Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has more power, Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,395 km
867 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,632 km
1,014 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV402.0 D4
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV402.0 D4
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,395 km
867 mi
1,632 km
1,014 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
99 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.0 D4Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km6.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi10.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal570 L151 US gal125 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year997.50 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 236 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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