The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 130i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.8 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft