The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 29,300
€ 21,200
€ 29,300
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 considerably. The Volvo V40 T4 is 14.3 cm longer, 10.6 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
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 T4
BMW 116i
1546 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
266 kg
17.21 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
300 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
300 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
8.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.27 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
50 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
688 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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