The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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 (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.47 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
963 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft