The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 29,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.32 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
540 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
