The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 29,100

€ 25,400

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d DPF is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 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 T3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.83 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T3
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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