The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 29,800

€ 31,400

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
932 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft