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Volvo V40 2.0 D4vsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
177hp132kW
152hp113kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,507kg3,322lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.6s
Calculated
44.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,395km867mi
Calculated
1,016km632mi
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
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,546mm61in
Trunk volume
496L
324L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
114g/km
143g/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 T3PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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 T35,000 rpm1,320-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.6 s
44.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 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 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has 25 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 25 hp (19 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 T3
250 Nm
184 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 T3
1,507 kg
3,322 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 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 T38.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 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
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 2.0 D4 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: 1.8 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 T3
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 T3
1,016 km
632 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 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 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/h8.6 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 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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 T3
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.9 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 T3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV402.0 D4VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
177 hp
132 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,507 kg
3,322 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,395 km
867 mi
1,016 km
632 mi
CO2 score
114 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
496 L
17.5 cu ft
324 L
11.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 2.0 D4Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 379 km (235 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 172 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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