Nissan Leaf 2013 vs Volvo V40 2012

Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best.
Nissan Leaf
2013 - 2017
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: Electric1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 109 HP115 HP
Torque: 250 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds12.3 seconds
Nissan Leaf engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Nissan Leaf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 15.0 kWh/100km3.6 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 4.50 € 7.10 €
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Electricity€/kWhDiesel€/l
Range per fill-up: 250 km in combined cycle1720 km in combined cycle
Volvo V40 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches)133 mm (5.2 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Leaf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Leaf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.37 m
Width: 1.77 m1.80 m
Height: 1.55 m1.44 m
Nissan Leaf is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Leaf is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
720 litresno data
Nissan Leaf has more luggage capacity.
Nissan Leaf has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Leaf is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Nissan Leaf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 1`945 kg1`890 kg
Net weight:1`525 kg1`257 kg
Load capacity:420 kg633 kg
Nissan Leaf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 51 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 46006800
Pros and Cons: Nissan Leaf has
  • more dynamic
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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