Car comparison

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 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,398 kg
    3,082 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,292 km
    803 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
177hp132kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,398kg3,082lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
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Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
44.6s
Calculated
65.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,154km717mi
Calculated
1,292km803mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,546mm61in
-
Rear track
1,536mm60in
-
Trunk volume
496L
236L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
125g/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 rpm1,740-3,000 rpm4,500 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
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.6 s
65.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 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
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,574 kg
3,470 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
215 km/h
134 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D48.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.3 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
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

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
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,154 km
717 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,292 km
803 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
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
205 km/h
127 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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/h8.6 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 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/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.6 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
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,154 km
717 mi
1,292 km
803 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 176 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 260 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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