The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 26,100
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.47 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft