The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 T5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
E81
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft