The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 31,800
€ 26,200
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 D2
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 D2
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
41 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
687 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
