The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 23,700
€ 29,000
€ 23,700
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
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.65 %
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 automatic 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
1.6 L / 78 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
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
514 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 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
