Tesla Model S 2019 vs Volvo V40 2012

Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best.
Tesla Model S
2019 - 2021
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: Electric1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 611 HP115 HP
Torque: 967 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 2.5 seconds12.3 seconds
Tesla Model S is more dynamic to drive.
Tesla Model S engine produces 496 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 697 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Tesla Model S reaches 100 km/h speed 9.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 22.0 kWh/100km3.6 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 6.60 € 7.80 €
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Electricity€/kWhDiesel€/l
Range per fill-up: 623 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.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ...  More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.97 m4.37 m
Width: 1.96 m1.80 m
Height: 1.45 m1.44 m
Tesla Model S is larger.
Tesla Model S is 60 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 16 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model S is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 745 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1645 litresno data
Tesla Model S has more luggage capacity.
Tesla Model S has 410 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 2`720 kg1`890 kg
Net weight:2`253 kg1`257 kg
Load capacity:467 kg633 kg
Tesla Model S load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 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 (€): 22 4006600
Pros and Cons: Tesla Model S has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
Volvo V40 has
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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