The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 31,800
€ 27,200
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
1421
1765
1984
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4324
2647
4369
4324 mm
Length
4369 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.47 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
10.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
687 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
