The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 30,700

€ 37,200

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.19 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
820 mi
Range
397 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
96.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft