The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 27,400
€ 34,400
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D3 is 13 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 130i.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
1420
1783
2041
1421
1748
1934
1783 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2660
4239
4369 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.11 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
64 mpg
city
23 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
1014 mi
Range
397 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
