The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.63 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

 REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft