The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 31,300
€ 29,900
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 D4
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.37 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
F20
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 manual 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
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.42 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
751 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
1014 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
