The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 27,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 T3
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 T3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.17 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
E87
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
BMW 116i
25.08 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
514 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
