The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 26,900
€ 27,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 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 D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.58 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
E87
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
499 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
