The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 28,400
€ 27,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.92 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
808 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
