The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 22,200
 BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.45 %
BMW 116i (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
540 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 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