The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 33,000
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5
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 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.01 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T5
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
