The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 33,000

€ 30,800

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 118d is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
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
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.97 %

General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
808 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
107 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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