The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 35,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 T4 is 14.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 130i.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
1420
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4369
2660
4227
4369 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.68 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.26 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
700 mi
Range
350 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
