The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 31,900
€ 25,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 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 D2 ECO
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
48 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
76 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
769 mi
Range
950 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
70 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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



















