BMW i8 Basic 1.5 AT (231 hp) 4x4 vs Volvo V40 2.0 AT (190 hp)

Param name	Param value for BMW i8	Param value for Volvo V40
Main Params
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Car name	BMW i8	Volvo V40
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	coupe	hatchback 5 doors
Model	bmw	volvo
Variant	i8	v40
Modification	Basic 1.5 AT (231 hp) 4x4	2.0 AT (190 hp)
Release of cars	2014	2012
The end of production	2016	2016
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	No
Standard alarm system	Yes	No
Standard immobilizer	Yes	No
Comfort
Active power steering	Yes	No
Climate control	Yes	No
Cruise control	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
Keyless entry system	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Start the engine from a button	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	No
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	No
Engine
Boost type	turbocharging	turbocharging
Compression ratio	9.5	15.8
Cylinder arrangement	in-line	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	82 × 94.5	82 × 93.2
Engine capacity, cm³	1499	1969
Engine location	rear	front, transverse
Engine power supply system	direct injection into the combustion chamber	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	hybrid	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	231 / 170 at 5800	190 / 140 at 4250
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	320 at 3700	400 at 1750 - 2500
Number of cylinders	3	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Alloy wheels 20"	Yes	No
Metallic paint coating	Yes	No
General information
Brand country	Germany	Sweden
Car class	S	C
Model assembly	Germany	Belgium
Number of doors	2	5
Interior
Ceiling trim with black fabric	Yes	No
Electric windows front	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable seats	Yes	No
Front central armrest	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Leather interior	Yes	No
Leather steering wheel trim	Yes	No
Multifunctional steering wheel	Yes	No
Multimedia
12V socket	Yes	No
AUX	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Standard audio preparation	Yes	No
Standard audio system with CD	Yes	No
Standard Hi-Fi audio system	Yes	No
Standard navigation system	Yes	No
USB port	Yes	No
Overview
Automatic headlight corrector	Yes	No
Electric folding mirrors	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
LED headlights	Yes	No
Light sensor	Yes	No
Rain sensor	Yes	No
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	4.4	7.2
CO2 emissions, g/km	49	106
Ecological class	Euro 6	Euro 6
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	— / — / 2.1	4.9 / 3.5 / 4
Fuel type	Super Plus (98)	diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h	250	230
Security
ABS	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring System	Yes	No
Collision avoidance system	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	No
ESP	Yes	No
Isofix / LATCH	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	No
Rating name	No	Euro NCAP
Safety assessment	No	5
Side airbags	Yes	No
Window airbags (curtains)	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1644	1559
Ground clearance	117	133
Height	1293	1445
Length	4689	4369
Rear track width	1721	1546
Wheel size	195 / 50 / R20 215 / 45 / R20	205 / 55 / R16
Wheelbase	2800	2647
Width	1942	1783
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disk ventilated	disc
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type	full	front
Number of gears	6	8
Transmission	automatic	automatic
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1485	1578
Fuel tank capacity, l	30	52
Gross weight, kg	1855	2005
Trunk volume min/max, l	154	335 / 1032