The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 25,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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. The BMW 118i is 4 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
1421
1765
1984
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4329
2647
4369
4329 mm
Length
4369 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.51 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 118i
134 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
220 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.37 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
76 mpg
BMW 118i
50 mpg
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
69 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
577 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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