The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 24,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 118i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
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