The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 34,800

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.85 %

General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
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 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
631 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 130i
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