The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,300
€ 28,600
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.25 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
577 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
