The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.6 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
107 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft