The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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 BMW 120d is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 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 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

 REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft