The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.5 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft