The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

€ 33,600
BMW 130i (05 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 23,500
 Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 130i is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 130i (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.22 %
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft