The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 28,400
€ 29,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4
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 T4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.84 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T4
E87
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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





















