The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 28,000

€ 25,100

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.36 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
398 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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