Tesla Model S 2015 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
2015 - 2016
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: Electric1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 463 HP115 HP
Torque: 967 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.3 seconds12.3 seconds
Tesla Model S is more dynamic to drive.
Tesla Model S engine produces 348 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 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 17.8 kWh/100km3.6 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 5.90 $ 8.10 $
Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country.
Electricity$/kWhDiesel$/l
Range per fill-up: 509 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)
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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.
Seats: 7 seats5 seats
Trunk capacity: 745 litres335 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 745 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: no data335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1645 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight: no data1`890 kg
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 14 6006600
Pros and Cons: Tesla Model S has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
Volvo V40 has
  • more mileage per fill-up
  • lower price
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