The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,400
 BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 118d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
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 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.84 %
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft