The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 14.3 cm longer, 10.6 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
1420
1857
2041
1430
1751
1933
1857 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4370
2660
4227
4370 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
249 kg
16.02 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
B4154T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
700 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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