The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 34,800
€ 29,900
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 13 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1421
1748
1934
1420
1783
2041
1748 mm
Width
1783 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2660
4239
2647
4369
4239 mm
Length
4369 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.11 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 130i
254 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
310 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.71 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
86 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
86 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
23 mpg
city
74 mpg
No data
motorway
94 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
388 mi
Range
1168 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
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).
67.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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