The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 37,600
€ 25,500
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 D2
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 D2
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
General
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
E87
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.89 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
19 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
388 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
