The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 21,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 D3 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
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 D3
BMW 116i
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.24 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
867 mi
Range
568 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 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
