The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 28,800
€ 28,400
€ 28,800
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 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 118d
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 118d
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.85 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
717 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
