The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 26,100
€ 29,900
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D4
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 D4
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.51 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
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 4250 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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















