The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 29,800

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country T3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.01 %

General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft