The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 29,900
€ 21,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.89 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
56 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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




















