The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 27,000
€ 29,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
BMW 118i
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
867 mi
Range
577 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
