The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 24,900
€ 24,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 T2 is 13.1 cm longer, 10.9 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
BMW 118i
1507 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1765 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
11.08 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.56 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
653 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
458 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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