The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,200
€ 26,100
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 is 13.1 cm longer, 10.9 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
1420
1857
2041
1421
1748
1934
1857 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2660
4239
4370 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.48 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.64 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
67 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
56 mpg
city
32 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
917 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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