The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,700

€ 28,400

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.95 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.47 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
672 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
672 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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