The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 33,000
€ 33,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 14.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 130i.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
1420
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4369
2660
4227
4369 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.64 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
488 mi
Range
358 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
