The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 31,100
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,800
 BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 118i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.67 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
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
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.34 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118i
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