The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,900

€ 29,400

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft