The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 35,700
€ 23,100
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
350 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
