The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 33,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
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 118d
Volvo V40 T5
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.92 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
