The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 30,800
€ 25,100
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 14.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
1420
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4369
2660
4227
4369 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
258 kg
16.2 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
9.1 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
54 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
398 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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