The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,900

€ 27,700

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T2 is 5.2 inches longer and 4.3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.44 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
653 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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