The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 25,000

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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