The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 118i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 118i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.91 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.04 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft