The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 29,100

€ 29,200

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 120d DPF is 5.6 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.9 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.45 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
838 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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