The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 D4 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.42 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
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 D4
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
577 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft