The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 27,500
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 30,800
 Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.44 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
107 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft