The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 28,800
€ 23,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.95 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
717 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 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
