The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 28,800
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D3
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
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 D3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.32 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
