The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 31,100
€ 23,600
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 T4 is 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.63 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.34 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft

















