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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.22 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
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
