The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 30,900
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (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 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.57 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
E87
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft