The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 21,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T3 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
