The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 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 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.92 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 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