The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 27,000
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
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 118d
Volvo V40 D3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.35 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
673 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
