The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 36,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 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 T3
BMW 130i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
397 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
