The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 23,700
€ 33,000
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. 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 116i
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 T5
BMW 116i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
514 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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
