The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 30,800

€ 27,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.92 %

General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
557 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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