The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,700

€ 23,700

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T5 is 13 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
1420
1783
2041
1421
1748
1934
1783 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2660
4239
4369 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
14.4 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1599 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
350 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.29 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.54 kg/bhp
11.29 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
653 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
417 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L