The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
€ 24,700
€ 25,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.91 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
36 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
highway
81 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
610 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
65.8 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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















