The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 24,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 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 T5
BMW 116i
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.33 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
427 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 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