The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 32,700
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 30,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.23 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
48 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
963 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft