The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 22,200
BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 116i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.87 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
115.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft