The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 30,800
€ 35,700
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
1458
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1458 mm
Height
1430 mm
2646
4370
2660
4227
4370 mm
Length
4227 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
7.71 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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9.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
9.04 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
64 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
53 mpg
city
20 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
848 mi
Range
350 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
428 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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