The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 26,400
€ 33,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.6 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
14.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
545 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
