The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 27,200
€ 27,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.57 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
557 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
