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. 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 118i
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 118i
3322 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.08 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
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
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1010 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
