The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 30,800
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 D4
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.4 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
397 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 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
