The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 34,400
BMW 130i (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 130i (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 130i (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.36 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
19 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
74 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft