The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 25,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 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 T3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.23 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
426 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
