The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 26,400

€ 27,700

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 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 118d
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %

General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
704 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft