The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 25,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T4 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.47 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F20
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 with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
631 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
567 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).
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
