The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 28,800
€ 29,800
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 BluePerformance is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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 D3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.72 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
44 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
751 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
74 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
