The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 28,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
17.52 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
426 mi
Range
848 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
