The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft