The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 35,700
€ 25,400
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 T3.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.57 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
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 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
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
350 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
