The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 34,800
€ 26,800
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 130i is 13.1 cm shorter, 10.9 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
1421
1748
1934
1420
1857
2041
1748 mm
Width
1857 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2660
4239
2647
4370
4239 mm
Length
4370 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1875 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.21 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
BMW 130i
310 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
5.71 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
388 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
